Technical Estimator and System Designer

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We’re one to watch in the industry – we’ve been consistently growing for many years and are ready to take things to the next level.

Technical Stage Services are specialists in Theatre and Live Event Technology. Unlike most companies in the industry we offer a full range of services for our customers – and we do them well.

Whether it’s dry hire, full event production, equipment sales, installation, testing and inspections or repairs, we’re the only phone number a technical manager, facilities manager or event organiser needs to get all their technical requirements sorted.

Our business is built on long term relationships with customers – we’ll work with them to prioritise their budgets and give them a plan to get them what they need, even if it has to be done in stages and takes years.

We’ve been in business for 22 years so we must be doing something right!

We’re a friendly team of 12 who all have the same aim: to do a great job for our customers. We do our best to do things properly and not cut corners – particularly when it comes to safety.

Even ex-employees can still feel like part of the team – some of our current team returned having previously left, and many of our ex-team members still freelance for us regularly!

What we do can be hectic at times – it’s events after all – but we all have a ‘can-do’ mentality and will always pitch in to help each other when needed. And we’ll have a few laughs along the way!

This is an office-based role, and your main focus will be to turn customer enquiries into workable, costed projects.

You’ll work closely with our Projects Manager and clients to understand what’s needed on site, design suitable technical solutions, and build accurate, clear quotations that support the team to deliver great work.

You’ll be part of a team that really values attention to detail, clarity, and forward planning. This is a critical role that underpins the success of every installation we deliver.

You can break this job down into three main parts:

1. Understanding the brief

• Speak with customers (or the Business Development Manager) to pin down the technical spec, project goals and budget for a project
• Visit sites where needed and ask the right questions early

2. Designing and Quoting

• Turn the brief into a practical system design that meets requirements
• Use your knowledge of products and suppliers to build clear, itemised quotes
• Work on competitive tenders with support from the wider team

3. Supporting the delivery

• Liaise with operations to make sure quotes are feasible on the ground
• Research products or new suppliers if something unusual comes up
• Support the team as needed with tasks like pricing updates, resourcing, and order checks

8:50am Cruise into the car park and catch up with your colleagues as you head in to the office

9:00am Log on and check your inbox – prioritise new enquiries and confirm site visit appointments

9:30am Call a client to discuss a new project brief and clarify some technical details

10:00am Bathroom Break (you can do this whenever, this is just an example!)

10:05am Head out to a site visit for a theatre upgrading its rigging system

12:30pm Get back to the office in time for Lunch

1:00pm Catch up with the Projects Manager on current projects

2:00pm Work on a quote for a multi-room AV install, using supplier data and past projects

4:15pm Final review of a tender document and submit it before the deadline

4:45pm Make your plan for tomorrow

5:01pm Log off and head home!

* every day will be different, and you’ll be responsible for your work schedule

We might not be the highest paying company, but we’re being totally upfront about that – the salary range is between £28,000 and £35,000 – where you sit within that range will depend on your skills and experience.

It’s useful to also know that:

– We’re Living Wage employers, so everyone is paid a decent wage

– We usually apply a cost of living increase to salaries each year

– After 3 years with us you’ll be eligible for an annual retention…